Antlion
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The predatory larva of insects in the family Myrmeleontidae, which excavates conical pits in sand to trap ants and other small prey.
“The child knelt down to watch an antlion waiting motionlessly at the bottom of its sandy pit.”
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ant·li·on
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Wordle
A compound of ANT and LION, contains A, I, O vowels, ends in ION
Scrabble
ION ending provides hooks, L adds moderate value, a recognisable compound that fits a full rack, hooks with S
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